A systematic approach for VE partners selection using the SCOR model and the AHP method

Abstract

This paper presents an approach to help VE managers in the selection of the most suitable enterprises to compose a VE (Virtual Enterprise). Applying the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method having as basis metrics presented in the SCOR model, the VE manager can have a more robust view upon the partners' importance and bill of material's items criticality in a given business opportunity. © 2005 by International Federation for Information Processing.